Jaguar kills off its model line, with no clear plan for the future

[MichMan]

Once an icon of luxury, style and exclusivity, Jaguar may be on its last legs.

The brand’s been in retreat for years. As Jaguar prepares to end production of all its current models, and with no certain replacements in the pipeline, there’s reason to wonder whether the 102-year-old British brand will ever come back.

The F-type, a delightful little convertible — the sort of car for which Jag was once renowned — goes out of production next year. No replacement is planned.

The rest of Jag’s lineup is on borrowed time, too. Experts who track vehicle development also expect the XE, XF and F-Pace to end production next year, leaving only the electric I-Pace, which might soldier on until 2027.

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/mark-phelan/2024/11/09/jaguar-car-brand-models-future-production/75974428007/

[kimbutgar]

1. Waymo has a fleet of Jaguar self driving cars in SF

I’d be happy to see those annoying cars off our streets in SF.

[Submariner]

2. When working a part time job

in the 70s pumping gas and pushing car washes, a Jag XKE driver asked me to check his oil level.

Not a drop of oil showed up on the dipstick until the 9th quart of oil was poured in. It took 12 quarts of oil to reach the dipstick full level. Apparently it leaked and burnt oil he said.

With problems like that it's no wonder Jag is in trouble.

[brush]

3. That owner didn't take care of that car. I owned an XK-150, A Mark ll 3.8 sedan and a couple XJ sedans back in the day.

Not at the same time, and as a second owner. You had to take care of them properly. The Lucas electrical was the real problem to always pay attention to with them.

Sad to see them go. They were beautiful cars back then, and fast. The current crop of Jags look like every other car on the road. The small F-Type is the exception.

[Old Crank]

5. Long time since the 70's

I think quality has changed a bit.

My old LandCruiser had an 8 quart sump plus two for the remote original cartridge filter.

[OAITW r.2.0]

4. The XKE will forever be my idea of style and performance.

[Old Crank]

6. The Epace is a nice looking car IMHO.